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“HABAŞ chair under house arrest, nine jailed over blast that killed 19”

“Nine of 11 suspects detained over an explosion at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory in İzmir that killed 19 workers have been arrested, while company chair Mehmet Rüştü Başaran was released under house arrest.”

HABAŞ chair under house arrest; nine jailed after blast killed 19

Key points

  • Nine suspects were remanded in custody by a duty judgeship after courthouse procedures.
  • Two others, including Başaran, were released under house arrest and judicial control.
  • The 11 detainees included senior company officials and managers across multiple departments.
  • Abdullah Kılınç, seriously injured, died in hospital, raising the death toll to 19.
  • Officials noted at least one worker’s body had not yet been recovered during inspections.
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